Pruning guide
How to prune rhododendron 'nova zembla'
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning rhododendron 'nova zembla' — FAQ
When should I prune rhododendron 'nova zembla'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does rhododendron 'nova zembla' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune rhododendron 'nova zembla' mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune rhododendron 'nova zembla'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.